Economy Set 1 MCQs

Economy GK

Economy Set 1 MCQs

Practice Economy GK MCQs on basic economic concepts including economy, economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, goods and services, demand and supply, factors of production, opportunity cost, economic activities, sectors of economy and other fundamental concepts frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, JKPSC, Police, Defence and other competitive examinations.

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Question #1241
The 'United Nations' has how many principal organs?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 4
D. 6
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The United Nations has six principal organs.
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Question #1242
The 'Economic and Social Council' is one of the principal organs of:
A. IMF
B. United Nations
C. WTO
D. World Bank
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Economic and Social Council is a principal organ of the United Nations.
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Question #1243
The 'Trusteeship Council' is one of the principal organs of:
A. United Nations
B. SAARC
C. Commonwealth
D. WTO
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Trusteeship Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
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Question #1244
The 'International Court of Justice' is the principal judicial organ of:
A. World Bank
B. European Union
C. United Nations
D. WTO
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
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Question #1245
The 'World Intellectual Property Organization' is a specialized agency of:
A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. United Nations
D. WTO
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
WIPO is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
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Question #1246
The 'International Bank for Reconstruction and Development' is a part of:
A. UNCTAD
B. World Bank Group
C. IMF
D. WTO
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
IBRD is part of the World Bank Group.
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Question #1247
The 'International Development Association' is a part of:
A. World Bank Group
B. WTO
C. IMF
D. United Nations
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
IDA is part of the World Bank Group.
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Question #1248
The 'International Finance Corporation' is a member of the:
A. United Nations only
B. World Bank Group
C. IMF
D. WTO
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
IFC is a member of the World Bank Group.
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Question #1249
The 'Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency' is a member of the:
A. OECD
B. WTO
C. World Bank Group
D. IMF
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
MIGA is a member of the World Bank Group.
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Question #1250
The 'International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes' is a member of the:
A. World Bank Group
B. WTO
C. IMF
D. United Nations
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
ICSID is part of the World Bank Group.
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Question #1251
The 'Bretton Woods twins' refer to:
A. IMF and World Bank
B. UNESCO and FAO
C. WTO and UNCTAD
D. ILO and WHO
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The IMF and World Bank are known as the Bretton Woods twins.
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Question #1252
The 'General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade' was replaced by the WTO in which year?
A. 2001
B. 1993
C. 1995
D. 1998
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The WTO replaced GATT in 1995.
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Question #1253
The 'Dunkel Draft' was associated with:
A. human rights
B. climate change
C. IMF reforms
D. GATT/WTO negotiations
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Dunkel Draft was a proposal by Arthur Dunkel that formed the basis of the Uruguay Round agreement.
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Question #1254
The 'Trade-Related Investment Measures' agreement under WTO deals with:
A. intellectual property
B. investment measures that affect trade
C. banking
D. agriculture
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
TRIMs deals with investment measures that distort trade.
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Question #1255
The 'Generalized System of Preferences' allows developed countries to:
A. grant preferential tariff treatment to developing countries
B. impose higher tariffs on developing countries
C. ban imports from developing countries
D. harmonize exchange rates
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
GSP allows developed countries to grant preferential tariff treatment to developing countries.
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Question #1256
The 'Special Drawing Right' value is calculated based on a basket of currencies that includes which five currencies?
A. US dollar, euro, yen, pound, rupee
B. US dollar, euro, yen, pound, yuan
C. US dollar, euro, franc, pound, yuan
D. US dollar, euro, rupee, pound, yen
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The SDR basket comprises US dollar, euro, Chinese yuan, Japanese yen and British pound.
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Question #1257
The 'Fisher effect' suggests that if expected inflation rises by 1%, nominal interest rates:
A. rise by about 1%
B. fall by more than 1%
C. fall by 1%
D. remain unchanged
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Fisher effect indicates nominal interest rates rise with expected inflation one-for-one in the long run.
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Question #1258
The 'International Fisher Effect' relates exchange rate changes to:
A. inflation differentials
B. reserve levels
C. interest rate differentials
D. trade balances
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The International Fisher Effect suggests currencies with higher nominal interest rates will depreciate due to inflation.
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Question #1259
The 'Uncovered Interest Parity' condition states that:
A. capital flows are zero
B. interest rates are equal across countries
C. inflation rates are equal across countries
D. expected exchange rate changes offset interest rate differentials
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Uncovered interest parity says the expected exchange rate change equals the interest rate differential.
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Question #1260
The 'Covered Interest Parity' condition uses which instrument to eliminate exchange rate risk?
A. stock option
B. forward contract
C. credit default swap
D. currency swap
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Covered interest parity involves a forward contract to hedge exchange rate risk.
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